HR Project Work

If you need support with a specific HR project, we offer bespoke project-based services.

Beetlestone provides bespoke project-based services tailored to your organisation. From policy development and performance frameworks to TUPE support and workplace mediation, we deliver practical HR solutions designed to strengthen compliance, engagement and performance.

Below you will find further examples of the types of HR projects we support businesses with, along with a brief overview of how we can help.

Projects, Mediation and Conflict resolution solutions are priced based on scope, complexity and timescales, with clear costs agreed upfront.

Discuss your HR Project Requirements

If you are planning an HR project or need support with a complex people matter, Beetlestone can help. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and how we can support your organisation.

Discuss your HR Project Requirements

Examples of HR Projects we support

Employee handbooks

A clear, professional Employee Handbook brings your people policies together in one accessible place, giving both managers and employees confidence in how your business operates.

We will review, create or update your policies as needed, ensuring they are compliant, consistent and aligned to your business. We also support with a smooth employee roll-out, helping embed the handbook effectively across your organisation.

Performance management frameworks

A well-designed Performance Management framework ensures your people are aligned, accountable and supported to deliver results.

We build bespoke frameworks tailored to your business objectives, typically including clear policies and processes, structured appraisal cycles, performance improvement plans and, where appropriate, a performance-related pay (PRP) model. We also provide practical training for leaders to ensure consistent and effective delivery.

Induction and Probations

A structured induction and probation framework is essential to setting new starters up for success and protecting your business from risk.

In light of recent legislative changes, we design bespoke induction and probation solutions that give employees a clear, engaging introduction to your organisation, alongside defined objectives and expectations. The framework includes structured, documented review points throughout the probation period, enabling informed and timely decisions on ongoing employment.

High absence levels

Effectively managing absence is key to maintaining productivity and supporting employee wellbeing.

We tailor our approach to your business needs, typically starting with a detailed analysis of absence levels and underlying causes. From there, we review or implement clear policies and processes, provide hands-on support with both short-term absence patterns and more complex long-term cases, including Occupational Health input where appropriate. We also support the development of a practical Health & Wellbeing strategy to help sustain improved absence levels.

Employee opinion survey

Understanding how your employees feel about their work and workplace is key to driving engagement and performance.

We design and deliver tailored Employee Opinion Surveys that provide meaningful insight into what’s working well and where improvements are needed.

Using the results, we work with you and your management team to develop a focused, practical action plan that strengthens engagement, supports retention and enhances overall business performance.

TUPE (In and Out)

Navigating TUPE, whether acquiring or selling a business, can be complex and high risk if not managed correctly.

We provide end-to-end support throughout the TUPE process, including consultation planning and delivery, ensuring all legal requirements are met. Our approach ensures a smooth, compliant transition for employees while protecting your business throughout the transfer.

Reward & Recognition Strategies

A well-designed Reward & Recognition strategy helps attract, retain and motivate the talent your business needs to succeed.

We start with a detailed review of your current offering, followed by benchmarking against comparable roles and market practice. From there, we develop tailored solutions that drive engagement and support your business objectives. Where appropriate, we also provide support in implementing benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes to enhance your overall proposition.

whatever your business needs, we work closely with you to deliver practical solutions tailored to your organisation.

Conflict resolution and Exit strategies

Managing conflict and sensitive exits requires a balanced, compliant and commercially sound approach.

We provide expert support across complex employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinaries, giving you confidence in your decisions while freeing up valuable management time. Our support can include independent investigations, step-by-step guidance for managers, drafting of documentation, onsite support where required, and advice on settlement agreements and protected conversations—ensuring you remain fully compliant with the relevant legal framework.

Mediation

Workplace conflict, if left unresolved, can impact performance, morale and retention.

Our impartial mediation service helps resolve disputes at an early stage, before they escalate into more formal and time-consuming processes. We work with each party individually before bringing them together to explore concerns in a safe, confidential environment, with the aim of reaching a mutually agreed way forward.
Mediation is a voluntary and informal process, but with clear structure and documented outcomes. The result is a practical, workable agreement that supports improved working relationships and allows your business to move forward positively.

Certified and Accredited

We are accredited, trusted and aligned with industry best practice, giving you confidence that your HR support is in safe hands.

Why choose BeetlestoneHR?

Beetlestone HR offers interim HR Director support for SMEs across Shropshire and Staffordshire. Whether filling a leadership gap or guiding a complex HR project, we provide experienced strategic advice to help your organisation progress confidently.

Flexible support

Pay-as-you-go, retained or project-based — you only pay for what you need.

Senior HR Expertise

HR Director-level support without the full-time cost or overhead.

Practical, Hands-On Approach

Clear, commercially focused advice that works in the real world.

Local, Trusted Partner

Responsive support with the option of on-site presence when needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re considering HR support but aren’t sure where to start, the questions below may help you understand how we work and what to expect.

Yes — this is exactly where we add the most value. Beetlestone HR works with SMEs who don’t need a full-time HR hire but do need senior, reliable guidance on contracts, policies, absence, performance, and employee relations
Both options are available. Many clients start with a one-off HR compliance audit or support with a specific employee issue. Others prefer the reassurance of an ongoing retainer, knowing they have trusted HR support on hand whenever needed.

We regularly support clients with:

• Absence and capability concerns
• Performance management
• Disciplinary and grievance processes
• Workplace investigations
• Manager coaching and documentation
• HR compliance and policy updates

We provide calm, practical advice that helps issues stay proportionate and well-managed

Yes. We are based in Shropshire and support businesses across both Shropshire and Staffordshire. Depending on the package you choose, on-site days can be included, and additional visits can be arranged where helpful. Clients value having both responsive remote support and face-to-face partnership when needed.
Yes, in addition to supporting SMEs, Beetlestone HR works with larger and corporate organisations on specialist HR projects, investigations, organisational change and strategic people initiatives. Our work is underpinned by more than 20 years of senior corporate HR experience.
Yes, Beetlestone can help with this as an ad hoc project. We can assess the current situation, put in place new policies and processes, train managers on how to manage absence, support with with repeated short term sickness absence, case manage long term sickness absence and engage specialist OH support to assist with concluding such cases and then step out and leave you with reduced absence, clear and complaint policies and processes and confident managers.